Summer activities 2025
Summer is here and we have hundreds of FREE activities to keep kids and teens busy throughout the school holidays.
Scroll down for upcoming events or view the complete schedule of activities
Whether it's a photography workshop or music production lessons, swimming, canoeing, theatre or arts and crafts, there's something for everyone.
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
Thousands of children who are eligible for and claiming benefits-related free school meals will be able to access a free place at a holiday activity club over the school summer holiday.
Open to eligible children and young people aged 4 to 16 years, all HAF programmes include a tasty and nutritious meal, fun and engaging activities and opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families.
Please visit our HAF page to see our full Holiday Activities and Food club listings, including booking information.
Upcoming events
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
- Location:
- Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
- Description
- Drop-in session.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
- Location:
- Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
- Description
- Drop-in session.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
- Description
- Free play sessions every Friday in August.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
- Location:
- Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
- Description
- Come and have fun, activities for all age groups
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (10:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Victoria Park
- Description
- Come show off your skills and have fun!
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (12:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
- Description
- Friday Dance Masterclass Series
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (13:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre 45 Kerbey Street E14 6AW
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (13:30-14:30)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
- Description
- Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
- Description
- Get ready for school
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
- Description
- Come and play! Free sessions.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Around Poplar Children & Family Centre 115 Three Colt Street E14 8AP
- Description
- play session
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- Drop-in sessions
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (14:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- Friendly football games and drills at the Langdon Park School football pitch.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (15:00-18:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- Join us for a refreshing and fun-filled water fight—perfect for staying cool and enjoying some friendly competition.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (15:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Paul's Way Community Centre 83 St Paul's Way E3 4AJ
- Description
- Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- If you're looking to begin get fit and stay healthy, come and join Ade and Treaser at our weekly Spotlight fitness sessions
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
- Location:
- St Paul’s Way Community Centre 83 St Paul’s Way E3 4AJ
- Description
- Take part in the weekly quiz and improve your general knowledge.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (16:00-20:00)
- Location:
- Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
- Description
- Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (16:00-20:00)
- Location:
- Eastside Youth Centre 6 Parnell Road E3 3RB
- Description
- Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room